Philafrica: ‘Animal feed is by far the biggest potential food category…the challenge is finding the raw material’ Newly formed food and feed processing company Philafrica sets out plans for expansion across Southern Africa, where it plans to invest $50-100m over the next two years, with the feed sector earmarked as a focus for growth. In […]

MOZAMBIQUE – Agricultural investment company Afgri is re-entering the poultry business through its subsidiary Philafrica Foods in a 50-50 joint venture in northern Mozambique. MOZAMBIQUE – Agricultural investment company Afgri is re-entering the poultry business through its subsidiary Philafrica Foods in a 50-50 joint venture in northern Mozambique.   The recently launched Philafrica has earmarked

OMAN – Hastavuk, a top Turkish poultry brand, has been introduced by Raaya al Jawabri & Partners in Oman. OMAN – Hastavuk, a top Turkish poultry brand, has been introduced by Raaya al Jawabri & Partners in Oman.   According to MuscatDaily.com, Saji Natarajan, managing director of Raaya al Jawabri & Partners said, “There’s some confusion

Japan scientists grow drugs in chicken eggs TOKYO: Japanese researchers have genetically engineered hens whose eggs contain drugs that can fight serious diseases including cancer, in a bid to dramatically reduce the cost of treatment, a report said Monday. If the scientists are able to safely produce “interferon beta,” a type of protein used to